The problem with gardening in Calgary is that a lot of information that's available out there is just not appropriate here. We're "special"! ;-) Here's the last month's online gardening "news" which I think contains useful information pertinant to our Calgary conditions.
(If you follow me on facebook you would have seen these in "real time".)
from Not Another Gardening Blog:
Curves Wonderful Curves - Read this post and have one last look at the layout of your garden before you go crazy planting this spring!
from Garden Buzz:
Ewww... Gross - What is it? - Black knot fungus - you'll know it when you see it!
It's 2012, Why aren't you Permaculturing?
Plant your Woodland today for Surprises tomorrow - Some tips and plant suggestions for shade gardens! I'd like to try some baneberry, myself.
The Top 5 - Advice on dew worms, ants, hares, and more!
from Garden Rant:
Dear Pennington - A rather witty case for mulch vs. synthetic fertilizers!
from A Way to Garden:
Thinking about Saving Seeds - I'll admit it - I don't often save seeds because in fall I'm usually just busy with work and getting behind in the garden. But I have good intentions, and this article has a few simple suggestions plus useful links.
from Flowery Prose:
Pest to watch (out for): Red Lily Beetle - Red lily beetle = nasty little buggers! Look out for these on your lilies and fritillaria, but not daylilies.
Sunday Spotlight: Saskatoon - I love Saskatoons! So, apparently, do the hares. They started stripping down the new shrubs I planted in my front garden this spring and I had to put protection around them. Grrr.
from Houzz:
Garden Design Essentials: Unity and Variety - This article is more about garden DECORATION design principles, but nevertheless, some good principles here!
I so agree that we're "special!" :) Thanks a bunch for the shout-out, once again. Hopefully your gardens came through last night's storm unscathed...I'm hearing all sorts of horror stories. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Posted by: Sheryl @ Flowery Prose | June 06, 2012 at 01:01 PM
You're welcome! I didn't sustain any damage and I am happy for the moisture!
Cheers,
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | June 06, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Hi Janice,
Thanks for including me in both your April and May blog round-ups - I've discovered many new and excellent blogs just by taking a look at what others are reading. Keep up the good work.
Sue
Posted by: Sue Gaviller | June 07, 2012 at 12:21 PM
You're welcome Sue! Thanks for your excellent posts!
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | June 11, 2012 at 01:06 PM
I can give you (trade?) baneberry. Realize it is poisonous - probably why we don't see it in garden centres. We live south of Bragg Creek, and have it on our property. I have dug up many natives on our property and incorporated them into our garden. Unfortunately, deer and moose love the planted ones more than the one in the trees!
Posted by: Patricia Benson | June 23, 2012 at 07:29 AM